February 13, 2026

From the Archives

In This Photo

In this window from a church in the archdiocese, we see Jesus turn water into wine at the request of the Blessed Virgin Mary during the wedding at Cana. The parish where this window appears was established in 1837.Students at a former Catholic high school in Terre Haute appear in this photo with Fr. Joseph Beechem, principal. A member of the Sisters of Providence, who taught at the school, also appears in the group. This Vigo County high school operated from 1953-1977. Prior to 1953, there was a small Catholic high school for girls in Terre Haute, but no option for boys.

Trivia Question

What was the name of the co-educational Catholic high school that opened in Terre Haute in 1953?

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Previous Answer

(Click here to see the photo from our November 21, 2025 issue)

The Indianapolis Diocese was elevated from a diocese to an archdiocese in 1944.

 

 

 

 

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